Lahat ng Kabanata ng Bound by the Billionaire's Claim: Kabanata 101 - Kabanata 110

The aftermath of the siege left the villa in a state of disarray. Broken glass littered the floor, furniture was overturned, and the air was thick with the smell of smoke from a failed diversionary device used by Shadow’s operatives.Maya sat on the couch, her arms wrapped protectively around her baby bump. Zane paced nearby, his silver eyes flashing with anger and frustration. Alex and Camilla worked quickly to secure the villa, while Reese helped Elena calm down.“We can’t stay here,” Zane said finally, his voice sharp. “Shadow knows where we are. It’s only a matter of time before he tries again.”Maya looked up at him, her green eyes steady despite her exhaustion. “Then what’s the plan?”Zane stopped pacing, his gaze locking onto hers. “We take the fight to him. No more waiting, no more reacting. It’s time to end this.”---Formulating a PlanAs the team regrouped in the villa’s study, Camilla projected a map of Europe onto the wall. Several locations were marked in red, representi

The air was thick with anticipation as the team prepared for their next mission. Maya stood in the living room of the safe house, her arms crossed as she watched Zane and Alex review the latest intelligence from Camilla. The map on the screen was littered with red dots, each one representing a potential target tied to Shadow’s network.“This one,” Zane said, pointing to a location near the Swiss border. “It’s a known financial hub for their operations. If we hit it, we’ll cripple their funding.”Alex nodded. “It’ll be well-protected. They’ll know we’re coming.”“Good,” Zane said coldly. “Let them try to stop us.”---Maya’s Growing ConcernMaya stepped forward, her green eyes sharp. “Zane, you’re pushing too hard. You’ve barely rested since the attack on the villa.”Zane turned to her, his expression softening slightly. “We don’t have the luxury of waiting, Maya. Every day we delay gives them more time to regroup.”“But you can’t fight a war on no sleep,” Maya argued. “You’re not invi

The safe house grew eerily silent after Camilla’s ominous announcement. Maya stood frozen, her breath hitching as the weight of those words sank in.“Someone knows we’re here,” Camilla repeated, her voice calm but urgent as her fingers flew across the keyboard. “They’re probing the network, trying to breach our firewalls.”Elena’s face paled. “How did they find us?”“It doesn’t matter,” Maya said firmly, her green eyes blazing with determination. “What matters is what we do now.”---Immediate ActionCamilla pulled up the security feeds, scanning for any signs of an external threat. The cameras around the perimeter showed nothing unusual, but the unease in the room was palpable.“We need to prepare to move,” Camilla said, her tone clipped. “If they’ve found us online, it’s only a matter of time before they find us physically.”“Move where?” Elena asked, her voice trembling.Camilla didn’t answer, her focus entirely on fortifying their digital defenses.Maya placed a hand on Elena’s sh

The note weighed heavily in Maya’s hand, its simple message looping endlessly in her mind. She placed it on the table as Alex stared at it, his expression a mixture of anger and grim determination.“We’ve got to leave now,” Alex said, his voice low and firm.Camilla appeared in the doorway, rubbing her eyes. “What’s going on?”Maya handed her the note without a word. As Camilla read it, her face hardened. “They’re playing with us. They want us scared and desperate.”“Well, it’s working,” Elena said from the couch, her knees drawn to her chest. “They’re everywhere. How do we fight something we can’t even see?”“We fight smarter,” Alex said sharply. “And we move before they catch us off guard again.”---A Reluctant DepartureThe group scrambled to gather their belongings. The safe house, once a refuge, now felt like a cage closing in around them. Maya packed her things quickly, her green eyes flicking nervously toward the windows.“Maya,” Elena said softly, her voice trembling. “Do you

The barn fell silent, save for the low hum of approaching engines. Maya stood frozen, her breath catching as the weight of the moment pressed down on her.“They’re here,” Alex said, his voice steady but cold.Camilla quickly closed her laptop and stuffed it into her bag. Reese, crouching by the barn window, peered outside and gave a grim nod.“Three vehicles, armed,” she reported. “They’re spreading out to surround us.”“Standard formation,” Alex muttered. “They’re planning to flush us out.”Maya’s green eyes flicked to Alex. “What’s the plan?”“We fight,” Alex said simply. “And we hold them off until Zane gets here.”---A Mother’s DeterminationMaya’s heart raced as she glanced at Elena, who was huddled in the corner, pale and trembling. Maya crouched beside her, placing a firm hand on her shoulder.“Elena, listen to me,” Maya said softly. “You’ve come so far. You’re stronger than you think. We’re going to get through this, okay?”Elena nodded hesitantly, tears glistening in her eye